EXALTED HIGH AT GODS RIGHT HAND
Exalted high at Gods right hand,
Nearer the throne than cherubs stand,
With glory crowned, in white array,
My wondering soul says, Who are they?
These are the saints beloved of God,
Washed are their robes in Jesus blood;
More spotless than the ... read more
EXCEPT the Lord conduct the plan,
8s & 6s.
1 EXCEPT the Lord conduct the plan,
The best concerted schemes are vain,
And never can succeed;
We spend our wretched strength for nought:
But if our works in thee be wrought,
They shall be blest indeed.
2 Lord, if thou didst thyself in ... read more
EXILE FOR THE FAITH, AN
An exile for the faith,
Of His incarnate Lord,
Beyond the stars, beyond all space,
His soul in vision soared.
There saw in glory Him
Who liveth, and was dead,
There Judahs Lion, and the Lamb
That for our ransom bled.
There of the Kingdom lear ... read more
EXPAND thy wings, celestial Dove,
6-8s.
1 EXPAND thy wings, celestial Dove,
And, brooding o'er my nature's night,
Call forth the ray of heavenly love;
Let there in my dark soul be light;
And fill the illustrated abyss
With glorious beams of endless bliss.
2 Let there be light, ... read more
EXTENDED ON A CURSÈD TREE
Extended on a cursèd tree,
Besmeared with dust, and sweat, and blood,
See there, the King of Glory see!
Sinks and expires the Son of God.
Who, who, my Savior, this hath done?
Who could Thy sacred body wound?
No guilt Thy spotless heart hath known, ... read more
EXTENDED on a cursed tree,
L.M.
1 EXTENDED on a cursed tree,
Besmeared with dust, and sweat, and blood,
See there, the king of glory see!
Sinks and expires the Son of God.
2 Who, who, my Saviour, this hath done?
Who could thy sacred body wound?
No guilt thy spotless heart ... read more
FAIN would I leave the world below,
6-8s.
1 FAIN would I leave the world below,
Of pain and sin the dark abode,
Where shadowy joy or solid woe
Allures or tears me from my God;
Doubtful and insecure of bliss,
Since faith alone confirms me his.
2 Till then, to sorrow born, I sigh,
... read more
FAR as creation's bounds extend,
6-8s. Psalm cxlv.
1 FAR as creation's bounds extend,
Thy mercies, heavenly Lord, descend;
One chorus of perpetual praise
To thee thy various works shall raise;
Thy saints to thee in hymns impart
The transports of a grateful heart.
2 They chant ... read more
FAR off we need not rove
2-6s & 4-7s. Acts xvii 27, 28.
1 FAR off we need not rove
To find the God of love;
In his providential care
Ever intimately near,
All his various works decIare
God, the bounteous God is here!
2 We live, and move, and are,
Through his preserving ... read more
FATHER of all! whose powerful voice
L.M. The Lord's Prayer.
1 FATHER of all! whose powerful voice
Called forth this universal frame;
Whose mercies over all rejoice,
Through endless ages still the same;
Thou by thy word upholdest all;
Thy bounteous love to all is showed,
Thou hear's ... read more
FATHER of all, by whom we are,
L.M. For Parents.
1 FATHER of all, by whom we are,
For whom was made whatever is;
Who hast entrusted to our care
A candidate for glorious bliss:
2 Poor worms of earth, for help we cry,
For grace to guide what grace has given;
We ask for wisdom f ... read more
FATHER of all, in whom alone
C.M. The same subject.
1 FATHER of all, in whom alone
We live, and move, and breathe,
One bright celestial ray dart down,
And cheer thy sons beneath.
2 While in thy word we search for thee,
(We search with trembling awe!)
Open our eyes, and let ... read more
FATHER of boundless grace,
S.M. Isaiah lxvi. 18.
1 FATHER of boundless grace,
Thou hast in part fulfilled
Thy promise made to Adam's race,
In God incarnate sealed.
A few from every land
At first to Salem came,
And saw the wonders of thy hand,
And saw the tongues of flame. ... read more
FATHER of earth and sky,
2-6s & 4-7s. The Lord's Prayer.
1 FATHER of earth and sky,
Thy name we magnify:
O that earth and heaven might join,
Thy perfections to proclaim;
Praise the attributes divine,
Fear and love thy awful name!
2 When shall thy Spirit reign
In every ... read more
FATHER of everlasting, grace,
6-8s. 2nd. metre.
1 FATHER of everlasting, grace,
Thy goodness and thy truth we praise,
Thy goodness and thy truth we prove;
Thou hast, in honour of thy Son,
The gift unspeakable sent down,
The Spirit of life, and power, and love.
2 Send us the ... read more
FATHER of faithful Abraham, hear
6-8s. Romans xi. 15-27.
1 FATHER of faithful Abraham, hear
Our earnest suit for Abraham's seed!
Justly they claim the softest prayer
From us, adopted in their stead,
Who mercy through their fall obtain,
And Christ by their rejection gain.
2 But ... read more
FATHER of Jesus Christ the Just.
6-8s.
1 FATHER of Jesus Christ the Just.
My Friend and Advocate with thee,
Pity a soul that fain would trust
In him who lived and died for me;
But only thou canst make him known,
And in my heart reveal thy Son.
2 If, drawn by thine alluring grac ... read more
FATHER of Jesus Christ, my Lord, I
C.M. Before Private Prayer.
1 FATHER of Jesus Christ, my Lord,
I humbly seek thy face,
Encouraged by the Saviour's word
To ask thy pardoning grace.
2 Entering into into my closet, I
The busy world exclude,
In secret prayer for mercy cry,
And g ... read more
FATHER of Jesus Christ, my Lord, My
C.M. Romans iv. 13, &c.
1 FATHER of Jesus Christ, my Lord,
My Saviour, and my Head,
I trust in thee, whose powerful word
Hath raised him from the dead.
2 Thou know'st for my offence he died,
And rose again for me,
Fully and freely justified,
T ... read more
FATHER of lights! thy needful aid
C.M.
1 FATHER of lights! thy needful aid
To us that ask impart;
Mistrustful of ourselves, afraid
Of our own treacherous heart.
2 O'erwhelmed with justest fear, again
To thee for help we call:
Where many mightier have been slain,
By thee unsave ... read more
FATHER of lights, from whom proceeds
6-8s.
1 FATHER of lights, from whom proceeds
Whate'er thy every creature needs,
Whose goodness, providently nigh,
Heeds the young ravens when they cry,
To thee I look; my heart prepare,
Suggest, and hearken to my prayer.
2 Since by thy light my ... read more
FATHER of me, and all mankind,
C.M. Luke xi. 2.
1 FATHER of me, and all mankind,
And all the hosts above,
Let every understanding mind
Unite to praise thy love;
2 To know thy nature, and thy name,
One God in Persons Three;
And glorify the great I AM,
Through all eternity.
... read more
FATHER of omnipresent grace!
6-8s.
1 FATHER of omnipresent grace!
We seem agreed to seek thy face;
But every soul assembled here
Doth naked in thy sight appear:
Thou know'st who only bows the knee,
And who in heart approaches thee.
2 Thy Spirit hath the difference made
Be ... read more
FATHER of our dying Lord,
7s & 6s. John xiv. 16, 17.
1 FATHER of our dying Lord,
Remember us for good;
O fulfil his faithful word,
And hear his speaking blood!
Give us that for which he prays;
Father, glorify thy Son!
Show his truth, and power, and grace,
And send the Prom ... read more
FATHER, at thy footstool see
7s.
1 FATHER, at thy footstool see
Those who now are one in thee;
Draw us by thy grace alone,
Give, O give us to thy Son!
2 Jesus, friend of human kind,
Let us in thy name be joined;
Each to each unite, and bless;
Keep us still in perfect peace ... read more
FATHER, glorify thy Son;
6-7s. John xiv. 16, 17.
1 FATHER, glorify thy Son;
Answering his all-powerful prayer,
Send that Intercessor down,
Send that other Comforter,
Whom believingly we claim,
Whom we ask in Jesu's name.
2 Then by faith we know and feel
Him, the Spiri ... read more
FATHER, God, we glorify
7s & 6s.
1 FATHER, God, we glorify
Thy love to Adam's seed;
Love that gave thy Son to die,
And raised him from the dead:
Him, for our offences slain,
That we all might pardon find,
Thou hast brought to life again,
The Saviour of mankind.
2 By ... read more
FATHER, how wide thy glory shines!
C.M.
1 FATHER, how wide thy glory shines!
How high thy wonders rise!
Known through the earth by thousand signs
By thousands through the skies.
2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy power,
Their motions speak thy skill;
And on the wings of every hour ... read more
FATHER, I dare believe
S.M.
1 FATHER, I dare believe
Thee merciful and true:
Thou wilt my guilty soul forgive,
My fallen soul renew.
Come then for Jesu's sake,
And bid my heart be clean;
An end of all my troubles make,
An end of all my sin.
2 I will, through grace, ... read more
FATHER, I stretch my hands to thee,
C.M.
1 FATHER, I stretch my hands to thee,
No other help I know;
If thou withdraw thyself from me,
Ah! whither shall I go?
2 What did thy only Son endure
Before I drew my breath;
What pain, what labour, to secure
My soul from endless death!
... read more
FATHER, if justly still we claim
L.M. Acts ii. 39.
1 FATHER, if justly still we claim
To us and ours the promise made,
To us be graciously the same,
And crown with living fire our head.
2 Our claim admit, and from above
Of holiness the Spirit shower,
Of wise discernment, humble ... read more
FATHER, if thou must reprove
7s & 6s.
1 FATHER, if thou must reprove
For all that I have done,
Not in anger, but in love
Chastise thine humbled son;
Use the rod, and not the sword,
Correct with kind severity;
Bring me not to nothing, Lord!
But bring me home to thee.
2 Tr ... read more
FATHER, in the name I pray
7s & 6s.
1 FATHER, in the name I pray
Of thy incarnate Love,
Humbly ask, that as my day
My suffering strength may prove;
When my sorrows most increase,
Let thy strongest joys be given;
Jesu, come with my distress,
And agony is heaven!
2 Father ... read more
FATHER, in whom we live,
S.M.
1 FATHER, in whom we live,
In whom we are, and move,
The glory, power, and praise receive
Of thy creating love.
Let all the angel-throng
Give thanks to God on high;
While earth repeats the joyful song,
And echoes to the sky.
2 Incarnate D ... read more
FATHER, into thy hands alone
C.M.
1 FATHER, into thy hands alone
I have my all restored;
My all thy property I own,
The steward of the Lord.
2 Hereafter none can take away
My life, or goods, or fame;
Ready at thy demand to lay
Them down I always am.
3 Confiding in thy ... read more
FATHER, live, by all things feared;
7s. "Gloria Patri".
1 FATHER, live, by all things feared;
Live the Son, alike revered;
Equally be thou adored,
Holy Ghost, Eternal Lord.
2 Three in person, one in power,
Thee we worship evermore:
Praise by all to thee be given,
Endless theme ... read more
FATHER, Saviour of mankind,
7s & 6s.
1 FATHER, Saviour of mankind,
Who hast on me bestowed
An immortal soul, designed
To be the house of God;
Come, and now reside in me,
Never, never to remove;
Make me just and good, like thee,
And full of power and love.
2 Bid me in thy ... read more
FATHER, see this living clod,
7s & 6s.
1 FATHER, see this living clod,
This spark of heavenly fire,
See my soul, the breath of God,
Doth after God aspire:
Let it still to heaven ascend,
Till I my principle rejoin,
Blended with my glorious end,
And lost in love divine.
2 Lo ... read more
FATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost,
6-7s.
1 FATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One in Three, and Three in One,
As by the celestial host,
Let thy will on earth be done;
Praise by all to thee be given,
Glorious Lord of earth and heaven!
2 Vilest of the sinful race,
Lo! I answer to thy ca ... read more
FATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost,
7s & 6s. For the same occasion.
1 FATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost,
In solemn power come down!
Present with thy heavenly host,
Thine ordinance to crown:
See a sinful worm of earth!
Bless to him the cleansing flood,
Plunge him, by a second birth,
Into t ... read more
FATHER, Son, and Spirit, hear
8-7s. The Communion of Saints.
1 FATHER, Son, and Spirit, hear
Faith's effectual fervent prayer;
Hear, and our petitions seal,
Let us now the answer feel.
Still our fellowship increase,
Knit us in the bond of peace;
Join our new-born spirits, join ... read more
FATHER, supply my every need,
L.M.
1 FATHER, supply my every need,
Sustain the life thyself hast given,
Call for the never-failing bread,
The manna that comes down from heaven.
2 The gracious fruits of righteousness,
Thy blessings' unexhausted store,
In me abundantly increa ... read more
FATHER, to thee I lift mine eyes,
6-8s.
1 FATHER, to thee I lift mine eyes,
My longing eyes, and restless heart;
Before the morning watch I rise,
And wait to taste how good thou art,
To obtain the grace I humbly claim,
The saving power of Jesu's name.
2 This slumber from my sou ... read more
FATHER, to thee my soul I lift,
C.M.
1 FATHER, to thee my soul I lift,
My soul on thee depends,
Convinced that every perfect gift
From thee alone descends.
2 Mercy and grace are thine alone,
And power and wisdom too;
Without the Spirit of thy Son
We nothing good can do.
3 ... read more
FATHER, whose everlasting love
L.M.
1 FATHER, whose everlasting love
Thy only Son for sinners gave,
Whose grace to all did freely move,
And sent him down the world to save;
2 Help us thy mercy to extol,
Immense, unfathomed, unconfined;
To praise the Lamb who died for all,
Th ... read more
FEEBLE in body and in mind,
L.M.
1 FEEBLE in body and in mind,
Saviour, I cast them both on thee,
With humble confidence to find
Thy perfect strength displayed in me.
2 Entangled in the worldly snare,
With sore perplexity distrest,
O'erwhelmed with mountain-loads of care ... read more
FONDLY my foolish heart essays
L.M.
1 FONDLY my foolish heart essays
To augment the source of perfect bliss,
Love's all-sufficient sea to raise
With drops of creature happiness.
2 O Love, thy sovereign aid impart,
And guard the gift thyself hast given:
My portion thou, my tr ... read more
FOR ever here my rest shall be,
C.M.
1 FOR ever here my rest shall be,
Close to thy bleeding side;
This all my hope, and all my plea,
For me the Saviour died!
2 My dying Saviour, and my God,
Fountain for guilt and sin,
Sprinkle me ever with thy blood,
And cleanse, and keep me ... read more
For whom we now lift up our voice,
8s & 6s. "I will sing with the Spirit" &c. 1 Corinthians xiv.15.
1 JESUS, thou soul of all our joys,
For whom we now lift up our voice,
And all our strength exert;
Vouchsafe the grace we humbly claim,
Compose into a thankful frame,
And tune thy pe ... read more
FORGIVE my foes? it cannot be:
6-8s. Luke vi. 37.
1 FORGIVE my foes? it cannot be:
My foes with cordial love embrace?
Fast bound in sin and misery,
Unsaved, unchanged by hallowing grace,
Throughout my fallen soul I feel
With man this is impossible.
2 Great Searcher of the maz ... read more
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